About Us
Who We Are
The Oregon Pasture Network (OPN) is a program of Friends of Family Farmers. We are a community of Oregon’s independent farmers and ranchers expanding pasture based agriculture together. We believe in the power of pasture, which is the foundation of agricultural and economic ecosystems and helps our membership farms maintain viability and profitability. We continue to advocate on behalf of farmers on policy issues that directly impact their ability to do what they do best, produce healthy food for Oregonians. By coming together, we support the growth of pasture-based farming in our state.
What We Do
As a farmer focused program, our work is geared toward assisting Oregon’s pasture-based farm and ranch owners expand, sustain, and improve their farm businesses. We believe that producers, regardless of experience, always have something new to learn to reach their goals. We help producers make that leap and reach the vision for their business.
Technical Assistance
We know, from our farmers, that listening or reading information is useful, but one on one technical assistance is what truly helps them digest it. We offer a 9 month long mentorship program for beginning producers, do site visits with farms, and hold farmer office hours for producers to speak to one of our expert advisory committee members.
Networking
Farming can be a lonely job. So, we offer a wide variety of networking opportunities for producers to interact with fellow farmers and learn from them individually. We do this via a farmer forum, pasture walks and farm tours, networking and educational sessions, and an annual farmer town hall.